Lena Friberg

Lena Friberg is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of of Pharmacy (Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics) since 2021, previously holding the same title in Pharmacometrics (2014-2021). With over 190 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 56, her research focuses on translational PKPD modeling for dose optimization in oncology and infectious diseases.

• Developed frameworks for preclinical-to-clinical translation
• Work spans cancer chemotherapy, antibiotic resistance, and drug combinations
• Utilizes non-linear mixed effects modeling and physiologically-based approaches

Scientific Awards:

• Giorgio Segré Prize (EUFEPS)
• Innovation Award (ISoP)
• ISoP Fellow
• Vinnova/BioSweden Key Scientist

She supervises 9 PhD students, mentors postdocs, and holds grants from Swedish Research Council, Swedish Cancer Society, EU-IMI2, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN. Her work facilitates drug development transitions while considering therapeutic and adverse effects.